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Are You an Awesome Grandpa?

Talin Vartanian

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About This Quiz

The life of a grandpa is about being a role model for those around you. You'll need to set an example by having a kind heart, remaining calm in certain situations and having fun with life. While the job of a grandpa may seem tough sometimes, it can be incredibly rewarding as well!

So what makes a grandpa awesome? It's about doing the things that nobody else wants to do, such as making time for your loved ones, even if you're feeling tired. Or how about going out of your way to buy a special gift that your grandchild will appreciate? And above all, being a great grandpa is about being there for someone. It's about listening to them when nobody else will. It's about encouraging and supporting them through their life goals, despite your own personal views. It's also about showing patience in our busy world. Though it's not easy to be this type of role model, we're confident that you'll be able to do it. So if you resonate with some, or all of the above traits, then you just might be a wonderful type of grandpa. But the only way to know for sure is by taking our old-timer quiz right now!

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On a scale of 1-10, how great of a listener are you?

9-10

7-8

4-6

1-3

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What is your heart actually made out of?

Love

Wisdom

Gold

Something else

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Which of these activities would you like to do with your grandkids?

Play outside

Read a story

Bake some treats

Watch a funny movie

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Would you describe yourself as a patient person?

Absolutely

A little bit

It depends on who I'm talking to.

Not really

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Do you believe in the power of unconditional love?

Of course

Slightly

Only with certain people

What's that mean?

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Would you rather buy a gift or make a gift for your grandchild?

Both

I'd rather make a gift.

I'd rather buy a gift.

It depends on the occasion.

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Are you a source of inspiration for other people?

I'd like to think so.

Only to certain people

I'm not really sure.

I try to be.

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Do you always have a smile on your face no matter what?

Of course

For the most part, yes

It depends on the day.

Nope, I'm pretty grumpy

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Which of these moral values is the most important to you?

Kindness

Honesty

Courage

Fairness

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Are you knowledgeable about your family history?

Yes, I know everything about my family history.

I know many things about my family history.

I know some things about my family history.

No, I don't know anything about my family history.

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Has anyone ever told you that you're a funny person?

Yes, many people think I'm funny.

Just one or two people

I can't remember.

Nope, no one has ever said that to me.

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Would you do anything for the people you love?

Yes, without a doubt

I believe so.

It depends on who we're talking about.

I certainly try.

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Are you willing to attend some of the big milestones (such as a grandchild's graduation)?

Absolutely

It depends on the milestone.

Just one or two big milestones

Maybe one every few years

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How do you teach other people about the world?

By reading books to them

By talking about the world

By showing them different parts of the world

I don't really do this often.

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What types of stories do you like to tell?

Stories about my past

Stories about the world

Stories about other people

Fun stories!

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Would you be OK with asking your grandkids for help with technology?

Sure, why not?

It depends on the type of technology.

I'd feel a little embarrassed.

No, I would figure it out on my own.

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Are you a big believer in naps?

No, I never take naps.

Only when I'm tired

I usually take one nap per day.

Yes, I love naps.

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What would you do if your grandkids wanted some chocolate chip cookies before dinner?

I would give them one cookie.

I would tell them to wait until after dinner.

I would give them as many cookies as they want.

I would give them a few cookies.

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How would you rate your cooking skills?

Expert

Advanced

Intermediate

Beginner

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Surprise visits from people makes you feel ...

Happy

Indifferent

Nervous

Energetic

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Which of these gifts would you give to your grandkids for Christmas?

Scrapbook

Board game

Video game

Money

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What kind of grandpa are you really?

A silly grandpa

A happy grandpa

A relaxed grandpa

A tired grandpa

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All you want in life is for your grandkids to be what?

Happy

Successful

Wealthy

Famous

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Where would you like to take your grandkids on vacation?

Disneyland

SeaWorld

Yosemite

A nearby park

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Would you describe yourself as an empathetic person?

Of course

A little bit

Not really

What's that mean?

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Do you care about what other people think of you?

Nope, not at all

Slightly

It depends on the person.

Yes, very much so

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Which of these "longest living" animals matches your personality?

Bowhead whale

African elephant

Galapagos giant tortoise

Greenland shark

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What type of grandpa award do you really deserve?

"World's best grandpa"

"World's wisest grandpa"

"World's strongest grandpa"

"World's funniest grandpa"

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Would you rather spend your time alone or with other people?

With many people

With a few people

It depends on the type of day I'm having.

Alone

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What is your purpose in life?

To spread love to my family and friends

To become successful

To travel the world

I haven't figured this out yet.

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